IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR OPTICAL DEVICES AND THE LIKE

摘要

Apparatus for supporting devices such as cameras, telescopes, binnoculars and the like includes support means, conveniently a monopod, which includes a convex supporting surface (1). The device to be supported is attached to a foot (2) which is adapted to be placed on the convex supporting surface (1) so as to support the device, whilst enabling the orientation of the device to be changed in a controlled manner to facilitate, for example, the panning movement of a camera. The apparatus can include means, for example a suction cup or hood, for releasably retaining the foot on the convex supporting surface.